Sydney | The Network / Sovereign Capability Group
The Network, part of Sovereign Capability Group, is continuing to build a specialist Technology and Defence recruitment practice in Sydney.
This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter to help shape a growing business at the intersection of Defence, national security, technology, and sovereign industrial capability.
Operating within a professional, collaborative office environment, this role is well suited to experienced and mature recruitment professionals seeking a long-term career opportunity.
The company is an experienced recruitment and workforce solutions business with a strong contractor base, government and commercial relationships, and a growing presence across Technology and Defence.
Through Sovereign Capability Group, we are also connected to broader capability areas, including the defence industry, engineering, mission-critical technology, AI, nuclear supply chain services, and sovereign capability programs.
We are looking for a commercially minded Cyber Security Recruitment Consultant to develop client relationships, identify workforce needs, build trusted cyber talent networks and convert market opportunities into sustainable revenue.
The Role
You will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of Cyber Security clients across Defence, critical infrastructure, technology, consulting and commercial sectors.
This will include existing relationships, warm introductions, and proactive business development across enterprise organisations, consultancies, MSSPs, technology vendors and emerging cyber businesses.
You will work across permanent and contract recruitment assignments, with a particular focus on Cyber Security leadership, Security Operations,



Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), Cloud Security, Security Architecture, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and security-cleared cyber professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage client relationships across Cyber Security, Defence, technology and critical infrastructure sectors
Develop a territory plan covering existing accounts, target clients and priority relationships
Generate new business through disciplined sales activity, referrals, account development and market mapping
Identify, attract and manage high-quality cyber security professionals across permanent and contract markets
Develop and maintain candidate networks within security-cleared, technical and leadership cyber communities
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client qualification through to offer, placement and onboarding
Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and talent strategies
Maintain accurate CRM, pipeline, activity and account information
Stay informed on cyber security market trends, emerging technologies and talent availability
Contribute to the growth of a specialist Cyber Security recruitment practice in Sydney
About You
You may already be an experienced Cyber Security recruiter or come from a technology recruitment background with exposure to cyber, infrastructure,



cloud or digital recruitment.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Experience in recruitment, account management or business development
Experience recruiting within Cyber Security, ICT, Technology, Defence or related skilled services sectors
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to develop and maintain client and candidate relationships
Commercial discipline with the ability to manage activity, pipeline and revenue outcomes
A proactive and consultative approach to business development
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Resilience, professionalism and a genuine passion for building long-term partnerships
Existing networks across Cyber Security, Defence or Technology sectors will be highly regarded
This is not a standard recruitment desk.
You will be joining a business with existing capability, established infrastructure and access to a broader Defence and sovereign capability group.
The role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful market position in Sydney, supported by The Network's recruitment platform and SCG's industry relationships.
For the right person, this is a chance to help build a practice, not simply inherit a job list.
Hybrid working environment
Additional loyalty leave benefits
Luxury offices in the heart of Sydney
Up to 4 weeks remote working from anywhere in the world
Location: Sydney
Employment type: Full-time
Focus areas: Defence, commercial, engineering, Security-Cleared Talent, ICT, Cyber, Engineering, Project Services
Interested?
Apply now for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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📌 Cyber Security Recruitment Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 The Network Technology Recruitment
📍 New South Wales